TMJ treatment with laser therapy
Laser therapy is a very special type of non invasive therapy for treating TMD, that few practitioners are able to offer to their patients. This has been coined Phototherapy, using principles of Photochemsitry.
TMJ (tempro mandibular joint), a common misnomer, for TMD- Tempro Mandibular Disorder, affects up to 70% of adults at some point in their lives. Any where from jaw clicking to muscular pain or headaches, there are numerous symptoms for this.
TMD can cause acute and chronic pain and discomfort, and although there are many treatment options, many involve the use of different type of night guards.
However, the use and adjunct of laser therapy can help to speed up recovery!
Low Level Laser therapy, or LLLT helps to penetrate in to the muscles and capsule of the TMJ complex, decreasing inflammation, increasing circulatory flow, and increase healing.
If you’re interested in learning more about laser therapy for treatment of TMD ask us for more information about how this treatment can help you!
